System Design Engineer

In this position, with the assistance and guidance of senior team members, the successful candidate should:

• Develop and maintain pipeline hydraulic simulation models to simulate the operations of natural gas transmission systems
• Utilize pipeline hydraulic simulation models to determine steady state and transient seasonal pipeline system capacity, including available capacity based on existing contracted capacity
• Update company Electronic Bulletin Boards with pipeline segment and receipt/delivery meter design capacities
• Work closely with Gas Control and Operations to perform operational studies as requested
• Work closely with Project Management, Gas Control, Scheduling and Operations to determine capacity impacts associated with facility outages
• Work closely with Marketing and Contract Services to review and approve new transportation service agreements
• Work closely with Engineering and Compliance to perform transient simulations to determine appropriate rate of change settings for Rupture Mitigation Valves as required by the new PHMSA Rupture Mitigation Valve Rule
• Prepare FERC annual reports such as the FERC Form 567
• Maintain collaborative inter-departmental and cross-functional working relationships with all members of the department and with both office and field employees.
• Evaluate ways to operate more efficiently and reduce emissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Electrical) with emphasis on fluid flow dynamics and/or thermodynamics.

Experience (preferred):

• 3-5 years related work experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with and knowledge of the characteristics of compressible fluids and simulations of flow dynamics.
• Experience with and knowledge of computer modeling of compression and fluid flow in pipelines.
• Experience with the design, operation, maintenance and/or capital project support of natural gas compression facilities such as centrifugal and reciprocating compression, metering/regulation and pipeline facilities.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes such as 49 CFR Part 192.

Other desirable experience for the position:

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience using hydraulic simulations packages such as NextGen/WinFlow/WinTran to model natural gas pipeline systems.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency, VBA, SQL , Google Earth, GIS, SCADA and the ability to learn other programs quickly.
• Creative problem solver.

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.